"I only supposed the sheets aren't getting used otherwise. They would make a fine stand in." But the ropes were, indeed, preferable. To be trussed up, to be completely confined--especially while his lovers were enraptured with each other? Just the thought of it made Caleb flush and attempt to suppress a smile. But he couldn't, quite. Looking at Essek, listening to him, made the smile curl insidiously, until he couldn't keep it off his face.

"I think I know a thing or two he might like," Caleb said, nodding. "But...it may be better to have the conversation with him. I don't mind hashing out all of this part all over again."

He leaned toward Essek, nuzzling his ear gently. "Maybe you could bring it up with him."